Breakout Informal Decorative Dahlia

Breakout Informal Decorative Dahlia 

‘Breakout’ is a dahlia that feels like a soft whisper at sunset—creamy blush, buttercream yellow, and tender pink tones blend together in large, watercolor‑like blooms that glow in late summer sun. These extra‑large flowers sit on long, strong stems and draw the eye as focal points in beds, borders, or bouquets. Growing into a stately form, ‘Breakout’ offers elegance and romantic color without sacrificing presence—it’s the kind of bloom that makes you pause, lean in, and reach for your phone to take photos.

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Details

• Form: Dinner‑plate / Formal Decorative 

• Bloom Size: ~ 8‑10 inches (large dinner‑plate) 

• Plant Height: 5‑6 ft (Tall) 

• Stem Strength: Strong (long stems good for cutting) 

• Unicorn Status: Rare / Highly Desirable (in many listings this is a premium, trend‑forward dinner‑plate) 

• Primary Color: Cream / Buttercream with Blush Pink tones 

• Secondary Color: Watermelon / soft pink accents, warm yellow heart or undertones 

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A Bit of History

‘Breakout’ (sometimes spelled Break Out) is a dinner‑plate dahlia that’s captured attention among dahlia lovers for its soft, sophisticated coloring and its large glowing blooms. Sellers describe it as reminiscent of Café au Lait in its creamy palette, but with more distinct pink and buttercream accents. It’s prized in cut flower circles, bridal arrangements, and show gardens for its ability to bring softness, romance, and a light pastel contrast late in the season. Because it makes such impressive blooms, it’s often used as a focal or “feature” variety in plantings. 

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Ideal For

• Bridal bouquets, event & wedding floral design

• Focal plants / specimen blooms in garden beds

• Late summer/early fall cutting gardens

• Romantic, pastel‑themed borders or cottage‑style gardens

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Pairs Well With

‘Café au Lait’ — for a lovely interplay of creamy neutrals and pink undertones

‘Sweet Nathalie’ — to deepen the pastel blush tones with warm peachy shades

Ornamental Grasses (e.g. Pennisetum, Miscanthus) — to add texture and soften the large blooms